Polk Island

He's a courageous man... But can he rescue himself? Firefighter Leon Rothchild had endured his share of grief. Still, honor compelled him to look after his late friend's ex-wife and daughter. Though it was obvious the lovely Misty Brightwater could take care of herself, she welcomed Leon into her three-year-old's life. Their family was a marvelous glimpse into the warmth of the one he'd lost and desperately missed. And perhaps it was the push he needed to risk everything again...

Can a wounded hero Let go of the past? Wounded marine Trey Rothchild has returned to Polk Island. People call him a hero, but will he ever feel that way after losing his team? Reuniting with high school crush Gia Harris buoys his spirits. Though she's focused on making her physical therapy clinic a success—and avoiding romance with patients—Gia can't bear watching the former athlete sit on the sidelines of life. Could helping Trey recover include loving him fearlessly?

He's ready for a change … But is she? For fashion designer Renee Rothchild, a friendship with marine Greg Bowman was always safer than imagining a future together. The stress of dating a military man might trigger the panic disorder she's worked so hard to manage. Greg says he's ready to leave the military, but he loves his job, and she can't let him give it up for her. Can Greg convince Renee that despite their differences, they do belong together?

Could forgiveness be … The secret ingredient? Success is everything to chef Terian LaCroix-his demanding father will accept no less. And his drive to be the best meant betraying Aubrie DuGrandpre. Aubrie is stunned when unexpected circumstances push them together to open a restaurant on Polk Island … and Terian is all in. His plans are sound, but he's just as hard to resist as he was in culinary school. Could forgiving him put love on the menu?

Could an accidental marriage... Become happily-ever-after? Rayne Rothchild returns to Polk Island after years away. She left her husband after their impulsive marriage. She can't believe she wed her boss, Taylor Carrington...and now she's the mother of their twins! The holiday season is the perfect time to reconnect with her estranged family...until Taylor shows up, hurt, shocked and needing answers. Can the magic of the season open their hearts to love and forgiveness this Christmas?